The History Channel Presents: The Civil War is the definitive collection of programming on the War Between the States. Utilizing rare diary entries, photographs, and modern-day reenactments The History Channel explores every aspect of this great conflict. From Harper's Ferry, Fort Sumter, and First Bull Run to Shiloh, Antietam, and Gettysburg, The History Channel Presents: The Civil War captures the most legendary Civil War battles in brilliant detail. A sweeping selection of the soldiers and legendary leaders who fought these battles, including Sherman, McClellan, Grant, Beauregard, Lee, Davis, and Jackson, are also brought back to life in richly detailed profiles. Through interviews with scholars and historians, re-enactments, and their own written words, the full military and political contexts of these men, their armies, and the clashes between them are thoroughly explored. Nearly a century and a half has passed since Lee surrendered at Appomattox - but the words and images contained in this collection continue to bring home the impact of the bloodiest conflict seen on American shores.

From the pens of those most deeply involved in the Civil War, relive the historical and personal impact of the terrible nation-rending conflict in this moving collection.

Containing three absolutely groundbreaking programs, this collection provides over ten hours of new insight and moving drama that puts you on the battlefield, in the boots and at the front line during the most critical moments of the Civil War. This is a truly remarkable selection, a documentary undertaking that can only be realized with the resources and authority of THE HISTORY CHANNEL™ .

THE HISTORY CHANNEL PRESENTS: THE CIVIL WAR is the definitive collection of programming on the War Between the States. Utilizing rare diary entries, photographs, and modern-day reenactments, THE HISTORY CHANNEL™ explores every aspect of this terrible conflict.

From Harper's Ferry, Fort Sumter, and First Bull Run to Shiloh, Antietam, and Gettysburg, THE HISTORY CHANNEL PRESENTS: THE CIVIL WAR captures the most legendary Civil War battles in brilliant detail. A sweeping survey of the soldiers and legendary leaders who fought these battles, including Sherman, McClellan, Grant, Beauregard, Lee, Davis, and Jackson, are also brought back to life in richly detailed profiles.

Through interviews with scholars and historians, reenactments, and their own written words, the full military and political contexts of these men, their armies, and the clashes between them are thoroughly explored.

Nearly a century and a half has passed since Lee surrendered at Appomattox, but the words and images contained in this collection continue to bring home the impact of the bloodiest conflict seen on American shores.

You will be moved, you will be transported, and you will be enlightened by the documentaries in this rare DVD collection.

This comprehensive DVD collection includes:

Civil War Combat: Letters from the front and personal stories bring the epic encounters of the War Between the States to light in a new perspective.

Civil War Journal: The Conflict Begins This double DVD set tells the explosive story of the outbreak of the Civil War.

Civil War Journal: The Commanders A probing look at the men who shaped the course of the War Between the States.

In school, i was taught nothing about the Civil War, but after this box set I feel better about what I know now. It was very informative, and really illustrated how everybody in the war really knew each other.

This is a great depiction of the the civil war....I felt like I was one of the soldiers who took part in the battles....My great uncles and great grandfathers fought in several of the battles presented in this series.....One,great uncle uncle John lost his arm in the battle of Shiloh April 6th 1862....He survived......All my relatives were members of the Union army.

As a History interested person, Civil War set is one of the most informative and enjoyable documentaries I have seen. It ranks right up there with, The American Revolution and The World at War - WW ll.This DVD set gives a factual and accurate report of the Civil War in a condensed format giving the viewer the important events and battles that eventually led to Lee's surrender and the ending of the War.I also enjoy other programming from both History Channel and A & E Television. Your past presentations of the 4th of July Celebration from the Boston Esplanade with the Boston Pops has been outstanding.dvdleb

Nicely arrainged & informative. Takes a person to the biggest conflict our nation faced at one another (politics, religion, culture & so on). One can see how medicine & latter war tactics evolved from this bloody contest from around the globe. Journalism brought brutatilty to front pages of various publications.

I was a little disapointed because It combined Civil War Journal In it and I had already purchased that . But for someone who didn't have Civil War Journal it Is very good. If you are a Civil War buff I suggest Ken Burns Civil War.